Listening Music with TakaraTomy Neckphones ... in Your Bath

If you like music and at the same time if you like soaking in bath for hours there is a new tool that will make your bath session much more enjoyable!

The Japanese genius has invented a TakaraTomy Neckphone, which is in fact a modified travel pillow fitted with a pair of water-resistant speaker and a pouch designed to carry your audio player and protect it from both water and dust.This Neckphones can also be used anywhere you like either on the beach or by the pool. 

Maybe if you want to fall asleep quickly you need this gadget to listen to boring songs... 

[ akihabaranews ]

Canon EOS 60D ? It doesn't Look Like There is Any Reliable Info Yet

Canon EOS 50D

In the last two days there have been rumors that a new Canon DSLR EOS 60D will come soon, it was said that the name appeared on DxO website. After checking and re-checking the long list of DxO website, it seems that they only mentioned the optic modules of the already existing DSLR models and there was nothing about EOS 60D (only EOS 50D, EOS 7D, Rebel Series and EOS Pro Series).

Let's keep waiting for now.

DRS Tactical Systems Introduces ARMOR™ X10gx Rugged Tablet

This is the latest product of DRS Tactical Systems, the Armor X10gx Rugged Tablet that is planned to ship by September 15, 2010. According to the company vice president, this tablet is the tenth generation offering and created based on years of experience of the company as well as the experience from our military and commercial personnel that have deployed our rugged mobile computers around the world.

This tenth generation machine meets MIL-STD-810G and is even approved by UL for use in explosive and/or hazardous environments. It also carries an ingress protection (IP) rating of 67, meaning it is fully protected against dust and can withstand the effects of immersion in water to depths up to 1 meter!.

Features:

• Intel® Core2 Duo™ Processor 1.2 GHz Processor (SU9300)
• 4GB RAM
• 802.11n Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR (Class 2)
• Integrated GPS
• Magnesium alloy chassis
• Sealed, fanless design
• QuickBack™ data recovery system
• Removable 2.5-inch hard drive
• Certified to MIL-STD-810G and IP67
• The choice of Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Business Operating System
• Optional integrated Gobi™ 2000 mobile broadband to keep the user connected on multiple wireless networks. 

[DRS Tactical System and Yahoo]

MasterPad Windows 7 Tablet

This is another tablet to choose other than iPad, but it is still in protoype stage. This 14mm-thin tablet built by Pegatron use the Window 7 tablet operating system. It has an 11.6-inch IPS screen with 1,366 x 768 wide-screen resolution, a 1.3 megapixel webcam plus mic, 2 USB ports, a memory card reader, an accelerometer, mini-HDMI port, 3G connectivity, and 32GB or 64GB SSD options. 

Its magnesium and aluminum alloy body weighs less than a kg. An Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor will will be used, coupled with a HD video-processing chip. Let's hope that it really comes with HD graphic chip so that the gaming experience will be more interesting, and also come with other colors; white or blue.

[Engadget]

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Announced

Research in Motion with AT&T officially announced its new BlackBerry 9800 or BlackBerry Torch. This new phone will be available for sale starting 12 August 2010 at AT&T (USA). The price is $199.99 with 2-year service contract.

This phone major features include a 5 megapixel camera with flash, Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g/n), new operating system BlackBerry 6 with an all-new browsing experience and a host of other features that makes RIM stay competitive with its competitors, 4GB of internal memory plus a 4GB microSD card in the box (supports up to 32 GB microSD/SDHD card), 512MB each of ROM and RAM, Tri-band HSDPA (3G) and quad-band EDGE, a 480 x 360 touchscreen 3.2 inches display - same resolution as the BlackBery Bold 9700 (it would have been better if the screen has higher resolution of at least 800x480), the typical optical trackpad, built-in GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging, 35 key full QWERTY backlit slide-out keyboard (on a portrait slide), designed to feel optimally balanced when opened for typing, Bluetooth® (2.1), removable-rechargeable 1300 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.8 hours of talk time on 3G networks or 30 hours of audio playback or 6 hours of video playback and an interesting new Media Sync feature that enable you sync your media library right over WiFi.

[Source]

BlackPad, Tablet Device from RIM

The producer of Blackberry smartphone is rumoured to be working on a new gadget that will likely be called BlackPad.

This device, according to some sources, will be launched in November this year. Users will be able to connect their BlackPad to the internet using the wireless connection of their mobile phone, rather than having to pay separately for 3G network access as users of the iPad must. It will also have a 9.7-inch display- touchscreen of course, inbuilt WiFi, Bluetooth and front and back-facing cameras for videoconferencing.

Other manufactures that also plan to introduce similar tablet device are Google with its Android software, Samsung with its Galaxy and LG with optimus brand.

[Source]

Dell Streak, Is It Getting Close to The Stores?

Since the CES 2010 in Las Vegas, many gadget enthusiasts have been waiting for the new product from Dell, The Dell Streak. Its size is in the middle between smartphone and regular tablet - vivid, 5-inch diagonal screen. so basically it is a pocket size tablet. The price in the US maybe between $500 and $600.

It is packed with a lot of features:

• Operating System: Android (multi-touch UI, maybe version 2.2)
• Processor: fast Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250, 1GHz
• Display: a sharp 5-inch capacitive multi-touch WVGA (800x480) display for a great full-screen experience
• 5 MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash that offers easy point & shoot capability and quick uploads toYoutube, Flickr, Facebook and more
• Memory: may have 256MB RAM or 512MB RAM
• Video capture: 720p
• Conectivity: Integrated 3G, Wi-Fi, (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.1, UMTS /GPRS /EDGE class 12 GSM radio with link speeds of HSDPA 7.2 Mbps /HSUPA
• A user-accessible Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB
• VGA front-facing camera enables video chat functionality
• Google Voice support
• Integrated Google Map with voice-activated search, turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite view 

Source: International Business Times and Direct2Dell

Kōsoku - Retractable Dog Leash from Quirqy

Walking your dog in the park or on the street has never been this comfortable (for your dog and for you), with the invention of Kōsoku dog leash from Quirqy. Your search for the perfect dog leash is over! Just for information, there is nothing electronic in it. At first glance I thought there were small cables inside the leash connected to the handle... 

The fine features of Quirqy Kōsoku:

• Fully retractable 6-foot long leash
• Reflective 3M tape surface for extra visibility
• Side pocket to hold doggy “waste” bags
• Shock-absorbent neoprene and durable nylon canvas wrapped around a semi-rigid core for strength and flexibility
• Designed for dogs up to 90 lbs.

Price $37 at Quirqy Kōsoku

New Kindle WiFi/3G - 3rd Generation

Amazon just released its new version of e-book reader Kindle that make the competition in this market is getting tough, as they come cheaper and cheaper with newest features. The new Kindle comes in two version: the Kindle WiFi costs $139, and Kindle with both WiFi and 3G costs $189 (the same price as the previous Kindle 3G only).

The features:

• New, high-contrast E-ink screen
• Read in bright sunlight
• Lighter than a paperback
• Holds 3,500 books
• Battery life of up to one month
• Free 3G wireless. No annual contracts, no monthly fees
• Global 3G coverage
• Built-in WiFi
• Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road.
• Quieter page turn buttons
• Share meaningful passages
• Simple to use - no setup, no software to install, no computer required
• Massive Selection, over 630,000 books
• Free, out-of-copyright books
• Low book prices
• Over 510,000 books are $9.99 or less, including 80 current New York Times Best Sellers
• Free book samples
• Read-to-Me feature
• Improved PDF Reader

[ amazon.com ]

iHolder iPad Stand (WiFi/WiFi+3G)

If you want to use your iPad for traveling it is perfect to use it as it is without any other accessories. But if you use it at home you may want to have a feel of using a desktop computer, so now there is  iHolder iPad Stand. You can easily adjust the iHolder to your desired viewing level.

iHolder features:

• Make iPads look like an iMac
• Rotating stand for convenient horizontal or vertical viewing
• Three adjustable viewing angles
• Strong and bendable polycarbonate grip pads for iPad
• Light-weight, aircraft-grade, scratch-resistant, anodized aluminum stand base

 Price: $49.99, sold by Pyramid Distribution.

[ pyramidistribution.com ]

Vuzik Wrap 920 3D Video Eyewear

If you are not satisfied watching your favorite movie on a tiny screen on the plane or on your train trip, now there is a great gadget that you can buy for $ 349.95 (USD).

The Vuzik Wrap 920 is an advanced video eyeglasses. The view on these glasses is equivalent to 63" cinema screen and allow you to watch video in 2-D or 3-D. It also work if you wear prescription glasses.

For gamers, you can play games by plugging it to your iPod, smartphone or laptop. A built in 3-D head movement tracker makes your gaming experience alive.

[ http://www.vuzix.com ]